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3.7
1233 Reviews (1233)
5 Stars
222
4 Stars
556
3 Stars
258
2 Stars
118
1 Stars
79
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.9
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.4
82.2%
Recommend this course
1001 out of 1233 reviews
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3.7
62 Reviews (62)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
30
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.9
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
82.3%
Recommend this course
51 out of 62 reviews
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3.8
104 Reviews (104)
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
41
3 Stars
22
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.2
Value
4.0
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.4
80.8%
Recommend this course
84 out of 104 reviews
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Course Highlights
Cottonwood GC consistently delivers strong value with well-maintained fairways, true-rolling greens, and an undulating layout that challenges shot control. The exceptionally friendly staff makes every round welcoming for both regulars and first-time visitors.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6736 yards
Slope 137
Rating 78.8
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Course Details

Year Built 1953
Golf Season Year Round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.7
1233 Reviews (1233)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 10
Watching the Game 6
Course Challenges Include:
Undulating Greens 6
This course/club is great for:
Locals 25
Walkers 16
Beginners 12
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 12
Convenient to the City 7
Worth the Drive 7

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
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4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 4
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4.0
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Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
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I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 135
3.0
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Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

cottonwood

Fairways very dry, plenty of squirrel holes everywhere, no sand in bunkers, greens O.K.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 155
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Bumpy ride

Cart paths and many fairways were bumpy enough to send my laser finder flying.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Good Ole Cottonwood, Good times

This is a pretty good track to play some golf. It’s priced fairly. Fairways & Greens are decent. The greens are steadily improving. Bar Tender Faith, is a gem. Always in a good mood with some great spirited conversations. She gives me that neighborhood bar feeling…. When I do come to play, I know the baggage that comes with it, 1) certain holes have lots of leaves in the rough, easy to lose your balls. 2) Price attracts the weekend hacks who doesn’t understand golf etiquette, rolling up to your tee box noisy, while you’re hitting, no warning on an errant drive or hitting into you. 3) understanding pace of play

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/04/2026

Thanks for your feedback, Joseph! We're glad you enjoy the course and appreciate your insights. We’re continuously working on improvements, especially regarding course conditions and player etiquette. It's great to hear that Faith adds to your experience. We look forward to welcoming you back for more rounds!

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great Value!

When this course is in decent condition (it was when I played) it might be the best value option in the SD area. Very playable for the average golfer.

I would say the bunkers were the only thing that was in poor condition, but unfortunately that’s common in SD outside of the nicer courses.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/04/2026

Thanks for your feedback, jmallard53! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the course and found it to be a great value. We appreciate your input about the bunkers and will take it into consideration as we strive to improve the overall experience for our golfers.

Played On
Reviews 64
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 52
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Such a great place

Played in just over 4 hours. Greens were perfect. Need sand in bunkers though.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/04/2026

Thanks for the fantastic review! We're thrilled you enjoyed your time and found the greens to be perfect. We appreciate your feedback about the bunkers and will definitely take it into consideration. Hope to see you back on the course soon!

Played On
Reviews 135
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

cottonwood

Fairways need work, bunkers horrible, greens okay.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 06/02/2026

Thank you for your feedback, akent. We appreciate your insights on the fairways and bunkers. We're committed to improving our course conditions and your comments will help us focus our efforts. We hope to provide a better experience during your next visit.

Played On
Reviews 37
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked

Good for the Money

Cottonwood has not changed much in the last 10 years. It's a good course for under $100.00, much better then say Carton Oaks, Greens are pretty good. Overall a good course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/28/2026

Thank you for your rating! We appreciate your support and are glad to see you enjoyed your experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Everything‘s expensive now, but it was a fair price

Mother’s Day not too many people here very fast round thank you we had fun

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/28/2026

Thanks for sharing your experience! We're glad you had a fun and quick round on Mother's Day. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon for another great day on the course!

Played On
Reviews 64
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/28/2026

Thank you for the fantastic rating! We're delighted to see you enjoyed your experience. Your support means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Cottonwood IS East county San Diego.

Some places a little rough and some places a little dry

Overall a nice place to play for 18 holes. Staff is always friendly and the cafe is friendly but a little... Vintage. It's a nice flat walk and always fresh air. More pickup trucks than Teslas. I'd rate the greens 95% good. Fairways 80%. If you're in the rough you deserve it. Have fun here

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/28/2026

Thanks for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed your round and appreciate your insights on the course conditions. Our team works hard to provide a friendly atmosphere, and we love hearing that you had a good experience. We hope to see you back out on the course soon!

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